Knowing and Growing your Strengths.

As a PhD student you will have a highly-developed set of skills and knowledge associated with your area of research and work experience.

But it’s your unique combination of Strengths that will be of particular value to you in both your research and your career. Understanding and cultivating your Strengths- the things that you are both good at and find energising- will enable you to flourish and succeed.

Pre-workshop

Complete your Strengths profile. Bring this with you to the workshop- we will be working with your profile in the session.

Workshop

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the concept of Strengths

• Reflect on the Strengths identified in your personal profile

• Consider how to harness your Strengths to make the most of your PhD

• Identify the Strengths that will help you deal with challenges and setbacks

• Provide supporting evidence of your Strengths to increase your sphere of influence

• Understand how to develop your Strengths for career progression